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In-Depth Online Course: Introduction to Meditation

This course will give you everything you need to start your practice of the eight-point program of passage meditation.

Introductory WebinarOnline45 days

This
newly designed six-week online course will give you everything you need to
start your practice of meditation, with interaction and support all along the
way!

We’ll get to the heart of the instructions
through readings and video talks from Eknath Easwaran, the founder of passage
meditation. Our BMCM presenters are long-time passage meditators who have
completed a five-year training program, and you’ll see videos in which they
explain aspects of the practice. Passage meditators from our international
community also share their examples of how passage meditation helps them
through all the ups and downs of life.

We know that setting up
and sustaining a meditation practice can be quite a challenge, so we’ll be
giving you everything you need to succeed. The presenters will be happy to
answer your questions and keep you motivated through a discussion forum and a
live chat. The forum gives you an opportunity to discuss your questions and experiences,
and meet others on this path.

You can participate as much or as
little as you like in all aspects of the course. To get the most benefits from
the course, we recommend that you spend 30–60 minutes per week on the course content,
and start a daily or regular meditation practice as soon as possible.

By the end of the course
you’ll have

Experienced
the benefits of this practice for yourself, including a calmer mind.

Gained
a firm foundation that will help you sustain your meditation.

Met
other people who are on this path, giving you
spiritual fellowship and inspiration.

Chosen a mantram, and seen how regular use can help you steady your mind.

Tried
out all eight points so you can draw on the benefits of meditation throughout
your day.

Each week covers a
different topic.

Week One: Learn how and why passage
meditation works; study and memorize a passage; try it out at home.

Week Two: Set up a regular meditation
practice; experience the benefits.

The course is designed for
you to spend 30–60 minutes per week on watching videos, reading, and trying out experiments. We also encourage you to start a daily meditation practice, and each meditation session is 30
minutes.
The
course will be accessible for three weeks after it
ends.

You can pay the price that seems right for you. The
standard fee covers the cost of the program. If that’s more than you can
afford, don’t hesitate to choose a lower fee. and feel free to choose a
higher fee if you’d like to make a donation (thank you!).

We depend on donations to cover over 10%
of our programs costs, and over 40% of our operating costs
in the BMCM. Each dollar paid over the standard fee is a tax-deductible
contribution to the Blue Mountain Center of Meditation, a 501(c)(3)
nonprofit corporation. We keep all donations and fee payments
confidential.

We'd be happy to refund your fee in full if you find that this course isn't for you. Due to administrative reasons, we're unable to refund donations.